How many syllables in “replica”?
syllables in "replica"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · pli · ca
Letters
7
r · e · p · l · i · c · a
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “replica”
The word “replica” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · pli · ca. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "replica" have?
"replica" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "replica" into syllables?
"replica" is divided into syllables as: re · pli · ca.
What is the Scrabble score for "replica"?
The Scrabble score for "replica" is 11 points.
Using “replica” in writing
Three-syllable words like "replica" (re · pli · ca) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “replica” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “replica”
The letters in “replica” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caliper.